Glossary / General

AC charging

20 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

AC charging is the regular way to charge an electric car, using a normal power outlet or a slower charger.

Technical Definition

AC (Alternating Current) charging refers to the standard, slower method of recharging an EV using a household outlet or Level 1/2 charger.

Hear It Discussed

"it's got 3.3 kilowatt AC charging which is fine for a small battery check out the boost trim though it's less than £30,000 before offers this is list price less than 30 18 kilowatt hour pack 55..."
DAILY: EV Interest Holds Up, Honda Retreats To Hybrids and Slate Adds Jobs | 15 May 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 16:10

"It's AC charging, you're charging at home or charging at a slow charger [928.0s] and AC charge at 9.6 kilowatts as a read the adjustable region on the paddles."
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"And even AC charging is expensive. I was at a Skoda launch in the Peak District and the charges at the hotel, so they're just seven kilowatt charges, £1.10 a kilowatt hour."
Is the Audi RS3 the end of an era ? | Ep 82 | Drive Torque Podcast Drive Torque Podcast 32:40